Exam Tips: CompTIA Security+ (SY0-601)
48mBeginner2021-06-25
Authors
Mike Chapple
Teaching Professor at the University of Notre Dame
Course details
CompTIA Security+ is an entry-level certification that requires a thorough understanding of network and device security, risk mitigation strategies, compliance, and more. This overview course provides CompTIA Security+ candidates with essential information they need to prepare for the qualifying exam. Cybersecurity expert Mike Chapple goes over the six domains for the newest version of the exam, SY0-601, and shares study tips that can help you feel prepared to take and pass the test on your first try. Plus, learn where to find practice tests to get hands-on experience and how to keep your certification current by continuing your studies.
Skills covered
Network SecurityCybersecurityCert Prep
Concepts
Introduction
- Prepare for the Security+ exam
The Security+ Exam
- The Security+ exam
- Careers in information security
- The value of certification
- Stackable certifications
- Study resources
Exploring the Security+ Domains
- Attacks, threats, and vulnerabilities
- Architecture and design
- Implementation
- Operations and incident response
- Governance, risk, and compliance
Inside the Security+ Exam
- In-person exam environment
- At-home testing
- Security+ question types
- Passing the Security+ exam
Preparing for the Exam
- Exam tips
- Practice tests
Conclusion
- Continuing education requirements
- Continuing your studies